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Montenegro

27.May 2026. Rajna Scepanovic

Loza naša našuna: How domestic brandy is forced into the EU regulations

Before entering the European Union, Montenegro is introducing the registration of all brandy producers and the record of cauldrons, so even domestic brandy for personal use will come under the supervision of the Customs Administration for the first time.

Montenegro

20.May 2026. B. B.

Milatović: Relieved relationship with Serbia when it accepts that Montenegro is a sovereign state

"The relations between Montenegro and Serbia will be completely relieved of daily politics when the fact that Montenegro is a sovereign state and Serbia is a neighbor with which we want the best possible relations is fully accepted," says the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović.

Montenegro

19.May 2026. Sanja Kljajić / DW

Montenegro between Brussels and Belgrade: 20 years of independence under political pressure

While Podgorica accelerates its European path and is considered a favorite for EU enlargement, internal divisions, corruption and the influence of Belgrade remain key challenges for the country's future.

The war in Ukraine

15.May 2026. Anja Mihic

The EU rejected Putin's proposal: Schroeder will not speak on behalf of the Europeans

The EU rejected Vladimir Putin's proposal that former German chancellor pro-Kremlin Gerhard Schroeder be the European mediator in peace talks to end the war in Ukraine

Energy Industry

14.May 2026. Mari Zina / DW

Fear in Brussels: EU is dependent on Chinese solar technology

Brussels is trying to reduce its dependence on China for solar energy. Why Europe fears Chinese solar technology

The government's turn towards the European Union

11.May 2026. IN THE

Socks, insults and European billions: Why progressives are suddenly falling in love with the EU

How the SNS representatives went from disparaging the European Union and European delegations to messages about strategic commitment to European integration in a few months

Aleksandar Vučić is walking, behind him are the flags of Serbia and the EU

Europe Day

09.May 2026. KS

On Europe Day, Serbia is never far from it

Where is Serbia on the road to the European Union and why does it seem that it is never further from membership

Travel to the EU

05.May 2026. KS

EES system: Ryanair requests suspension, Greeks announce milder measures for Serbs

EES brought more complicated border crossing. Will states agree to a partial delay in implementation?

Economy

05.May 2026. KS

The SEPA system in Serbia: How do citizens benefit?

Banks in Serbia are officially in the SEPA payment system. What does this mean in practice for citizens and what are the next steps

Technology

05.May 2026. KS

Can the EU compete with America in artificial intelligence

Will the European Union build artificial intelligence centers and what does this mean in the technological race with the United States and China

prunes, raspberries, sauerkraut, collage

Food safety

04.May 2026. KS

Export from Serbia: Sauerkraut with nickel, raspberries with cadmium

Six foodstuffs exported from Serbia to the European Union market were marked as unsafe in the first quarter of 2026. Last in line are raspberries that contain the heavy metal cadmium

Mrdić's law

04.May 2026. B. B.

Packe from Brussels: Are Mrdić's laws going down in history?

There is no official EU decision on freezing, suspending or canceling funds to Serbia, claims the head of the Operational Team for EU Accession, Danijel Apostolović. And he says that the authorities will change Mrdić's laws

Travels

29.April 2026. B. B.

Easier in the EU with the app: How "Travel to Europe" works

The European Union is introducing a new digital service "Travel to Europe", which could make it significantly easier for travelers to cross the border using the new EES system

Kosovo

25.April 2026. B. B.

Vučić: The change of government does not end the problem of Kosovo

"You have to understand our position, because you take 14 percent of someone's territory and tell that person: now you should be happy. That is not realistic," said Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić

This situation

22.April 2026. Philip Schwarm

Rector in Brussels, anarchist in Belgrade

Why was Vučić annoyed by the meeting between Vladan Đokić and Marta Kos? Why did Serbia become a country of repression and orchestrated anarchy? On what occasion can the president of the state receive the rector of Belgrade University

EU and Serbia

21.April 2026. Nemanja Rujevic

Behind closed doors: Which Christian Democrats still guard Vučić?

The victory of the opposition in Hungary opened up the question of the relationship of the European Union towards Serbia and its authorities. German media report that Serbian opposition actors are seeking greater support from Berlin and Brussels

Universities

20.April 2026. B. B.

Prestigious European universities: Threats to academic freedom in Serbia

"When academic freedom in one country is threatened, the integrity of the European academic community as a whole is undermined", the rectors of prestigious European universities emphasize

The European Parliament establishes a group to control the financing of NGOs

European Union

20.April 2026. B. B.

Europe is worried about the situation in Serbia

We expect the authorities in Serbia to harmonize the judicial laws with the recommendations of the Venice Commission and restore the independence of the media, said EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos.

European Union

20.April 2026. B. B.

Marta Kos on the occasion of the meeting with Rector Đokić: Universities must be free

Universities must remain places of critical thinking and open debate, free from any form of intimidation, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Koss said.

European integration

20.April 2026. IN THE

Will the EU freeze 1,5 billion euros intended for Serbia

The European Union is considering the possibility of freezing around 1,5 billion euros in financial aid to Serbia due to concerns about the state of the judiciary and Belgrade's relations with Russia, Politico reported. Dissatisfaction with the pace of reforms and the alignment of Serbia's foreign policy with the EU is growing in Brussels

EU and Serbia

15.April 2026. HAVE

Why do some in Brussels think that a monument should be erected to Mrdić?

Serbia could lose 1,5 billion euros from EU accession funds due to the so-called Mrdić laws. "Vremena" sources, who advocate a tougher attitude towards the authorities of Aleksandar Vučić, say that

Closing the Strait of Hormuz

14.April 2026. IN THE

Europe is facing a shortage of kerosene: Airlines are asking for urgent intervention from Brussels

European airlines have warned that airlines across Europe could face a severe shortage of jet fuel, kerosene, in a few weeks. They are asking Brussels for urgent measures to alleviate the consequences of the crisis caused by the tensions around the Strait of Hormuz

Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vučić greet the citizens

Elections in Hungary

10.April 2026. Ivica Petrovic / DW

Brothers in autocracy: What would Orban's fall mean for Vučić

The elections in Hungary, scheduled for April 12, are approaching. Belgrade is watching with impatience - Orban's defeat could affect Serbia's foreign policy position

The EU is increasingly critical of Serbia

10.April 2026. IN THE

Politiko: The EU is considering freezing Serbia's funds worth around 1,5 billion euros

Dissatisfaction with the reforms in Serbia is growing in the EU institutions, and there is also the possibility of freezing billions of euros in aid

Travel to the EU

09.April 2026. KS

Full implementation of EES begins today: What awaits travelers at the borders

The full implementation of the Entry and Exit System (EES) at the borders of the European Union begins on April 10. What does this mean for travelers and whether longer delays at the borders are expected

Parliamentary elections in Hungary

03.April 2026. Anja Mihic

"Now or never": Will Peter Magyar oust Viktor Orbán from power

On April 12, Hungarians go to the parliamentary elections. Can the challenger Peter Magyar defeat Viktor Orbán in the referendum atmosphere? The current prime minister uses all the levers of the autocracy he has built, but his opponent is supported by the European Union

Will Montenegro fulfill the conditions for joining the EU in 2028

25.march 2026 Voislav Bulatović

Who presses the gas, and who presses the brake

The status of Kosovo remains a central issue for Serbia. In such a context, the dynamics of the European integration of neighboring countries acquires special importance. The rapid integration of Montenegro would mean an additional separation of political flows in the region and a reduction of Belgrade's room for maneuver in its relations with the European Union.